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Lead Automation Engineer
HelloFresh Benelux B.V. · 🇺🇸 Irving, TX, United States; Newark, NJ, United States; Phoenix, AZ, United States
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About the role
Title: Lead Automation Engineer Job Description: The Lead Automation Engineer brings highly technical experience in designing, implementing, and improving Automation systems within the fulfillment network. This role works closely with functional stakeholders, vendors, and other engineers to solve ambiguous problems autonomously. You will … • Principal point of contact with external vendors and system integrators to develop automated order fulfillment solutions utilizing top industry technology such as AMRs, Robotics, ASRS, sortation systems, etc. • Lead the design effort for implementing new technology within a distribution center; including creating detailed Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and requirements documentation to ensure a cohesive end-to-end design. • Lead data analytic efforts for designing and measuring success for Automation projects. Ability to extract clear and concise outputs from messy inputs. • Strong experience with optimizing Distribution Center layouts, material flows, Automation equipment, etc. • Work autonomously with cross-functional team members to ensure their business needs are met by new system designs. • Owner of business case justification for new technology and/or CapEx purchases • Coach and mentor for junior engineers and team members, improving their technical and soft skills. • Ability to translate complex technical information into simple documentation and presentations, independently. • Excellent interpersonal skills, professional attitude, and approach (and the ability to interact with individuals at various levels of the organization, up and down). You are… • An influential technical leader with interpersonal skills, professional attitude and approach, and has the ability to interact with individuals at various levels of the organization. • An expert in equipment selection, design, standards, performance improvement, statistics. • Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively with others. • Ability to analyze and provide solutions for cost reduction through automation implementation and cost/benefit analysis. • A superior multi-tasker, and have the ability to meet concurrent project deadlines. • Known for delivering polished, high quality presentations and reports that influence and accelerate business decision making You have… • BS Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar field required. • 8+ years of engineering experience in multi-site industrial distribution, manufacturing, or processing environments preferred • Experience with Warehouse Conveyance (Right Angle Transfers, MDR, Sortation, Spirals, etc.) including working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) • Hands-on mechanical aptitude and an ability to understand how equipment and systems operate. • Experience with using Warehouse Control Systems (WCS/WES) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) • Experience with SQL (Snowflake, MSSQL) and advanced data visualization tools (Tableau, Grafana, etc.) • Experience with AutoCAD You’ll get… • Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role • Generous PTO and parental leave of up to 16 weeks • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education • Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_) • Access to 6 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for minorities, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+ • Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is growing exponentially year over year This job description is